De-Icer?!?!

[Marshallahsram]

Just been out in my car for the 1st time 2day, it was all frozen up, as it is -4c!! lol
I was just wonderin, as ill prob be using de icer alot more over the next few months, is it harmful in anyway to the paintwork?? Had it pc'd+polished a few weeks ago, so dont want to undo the hard work!!

Ps> Any advice on the clios ridiculous sunroof?!?! Mines held water all round the edge of the glass,frozen+squeeks,creeks+rattles while driving. Sooooo annoying!!

 

[Marky_]

I've read it's not good for the rubber seals around the windows and i'm guessing it can't be great for the paintwork. I'm gonna try to keep use of de-icer to a minumum tbh.

 

[edde]

Just been out in my car for the 1st time 2day, it was all frozen up, as it is -4c!! lol
I was just wonderin, as ill prob be using de icer alot more over the next few months, is it harmful in anyway to the paintwork?? Had it pc'd+polished a few weeks ago, so dont want to undo the hard work!!

Ps> Any advice on the clios ridiculous sunroof?!?! Mines held water all round the edge of the glass,frozen+squeeks,creeks+rattles while driving. Sooooo annoying!!

its not harmful to paintwork.

As for the sunroof there are fixes if you've exhausted all the fixed (there a few stages Renault can apply) then just leave it I always try pour a load of deider over the sunroof seal to help stop cracking of the seals and ensure there ok when deicing

 

[rs250nut]

Still would not use de-icer as any solvent is not great for paint work.

 

[mattjk]

whats wrong with using warm water i never understand the point in deicer

 

[Rich]

De - icer will strip and waxes and sealants off your paint. Don't use it myself.

 

[Rob's172]

whats wrong with using warm water i never understand the point in deicer

wait til u crack the glass

 

[Day]

What about people who use their cars Rich

Any product advice?

 

[Rich]

What about people who use their cars Rich

Any product advice?

lol - I have a car I use everyday which also gets iced up on cold mornings. Luke warm water for me.

 

[Peperami]

Whats wrong with just using a scraper?

 

[Day]

I'm not sure if Meguires do one Dan?

 

[Rich]

Whats wrong with just using a scraper?

Takes too long and my hands get cold :clown:

 

[vinvin]

dont use a deicer! i use warm water and pour it over the car then quickly put the wipers on front and rear once u get going, the car wont freeze up

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Lol at de-icer damaging the paintwork . Do people really think companys sell a product that would damage the paintwork or rubber seals ??

Firstly , the companys would soon go out of business as nobody would buy the product again and also they would have hell of alot of lawyers letters demanding compensation . Companys do have research and developement departments so their products are tested so no future problems arise like damage to cars .
I've used it for years with no detriment to the paintwork , i'm not even convinced that it strips any wax . Your supposed to squirt it on the windows not the car body , lol .

De-icer all the way for me

 

[MrMark]

my neighbour put hot water over her KA this morning. I was just waiting for the windscreen to smash!
Ive told her not to do it but she doesnt listen.

 

[Peperami]

I'm not sure if Meguires do one Dan?

Im on half a broken cd case at the moment. Clears my windscreen a treat.

 

[Day]

I use a matalan card lol

 

[James105]

i use a scraper

 

[bmh.01]

Scraper for me, never really been a de-icer fan.

 

[marc1330]

I just put a blanket over the front and rear windows. Plus it keeps him nice and warm!!!

 

[mattjk]

Warm water isnt going to crack your glass talking about 30c not boiling water. I have seen someone pour boiling water on it and it was okay wouldnt recommend it though.

 

[-Leigh-]

I use de-icer. Sometimes, say you go for a meal somewhere and come out at 1am and your screen is froze up? Where do you girls get your water from lol. I just spray the screen and I'm away.

 

[cK]

Spray de-icer on your car and you run the risk of all your rubber seals falling off and your paint instantly stripped down to bare metal...

Na, I use it but I can't be bothered to buy anymore so just use warm water in the mornings now.

 

[Shindig]

just use an ice scrapper and get ya engine running.

 

[mattjk]

I use de-icer. Sometimes, say you go for a meal somewhere and come out at 1am and your screen is froze up? Where do you girls get your water from lol. I just spray the screen and I'm away.

I keep a pint bottle of milk (not the glass the plastic one) just pee in it and it works fine try and make sure no one sees though

 

[teabag]

deicer for me, and a scraper, did it night before work other day and next morning....NO FROST on mine while my mums was covered in it lol, but did it last night same and mine was worse than hers cant figure it out lol

 

[-Leigh-]

I use de-icer. Sometimes, say you go for a meal somewhere and come out at 1am and your screen is froze up? Where do you girls get your water from lol. I just spray the screen and I'm away.

I keep a pint bottle of milk (not the glass the plastic one) just pee in it and it works fine try and make sure no one sees though

Must smell lovely coming through the vents lol.

 

[Marky_]

just use an ice scrapper and get ya engine running.

Ice scrapper FTW

 

[Chrisjk]

I just leave the engine on all night...

 

[-Leigh-]

Garage. Don't have the problem.

 

[Rob's172]

I use de-icer. Sometimes, say you go for a meal somewhere and come out at 1am and your screen is froze up? Where do you girls get your water from lol. I just spray the screen and I'm away.

I keep a pint bottle of milk (not the glass the plastic one) just pee in it and it works fine try and make sure no one sees though

why the bottle, just piss stright on it

 

[Lee coley]

bank card,cd case,warm water(not boiling),filler card,ill use owt apart from stuff i have to buy like de-icer.

 

[Pettsi]

My mum bought some 'night before' de-icer stuff from halfords... She said you should use it, u'll be gutted when i dont have to de-ice my car in the morning! This morning we got up, and hers was twice as bad as mine! muhahaha

 

[AstoN]

My driver does mine for me whilst i'm having my eggs benedict. She uses cool water.

 

[Marky_]

My mum does mine for me whilst i'm having my scrambbled eggs. She uses cool water.

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[xcore]

i found a free can and it gets rid of the ice straight away so im happy

 

[AstoN]

Marky_'s mum does mine for me whilst i'm having his scrambbled eggs. She uses cool water.

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[2thumbs]

Good quality scraper alone works a treat for me. And quit moaning about having cold hands, wear gloves ffs!

I bought a Carplan one from Staples last year, was about £3 I think. They may have them in this year too.

 

[Marky_]

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Lol

 

[Leeshez]

I use water in the kettle form the cold tap. So it wont crack the windows.